Springer Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering: Select Proceedings of ICMME 2019: 7 (Springer Proceedings in Materials, 7)

Product Description This book comprises selected papers from the Fourth International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMME 2019). The contents focus on the latest developments in the synthesis and characterization of new materials, and highlights the challenges involved in the manufacturing and machinability of different materials. Advanced and cost-effective manufacturing processes and their applications are also discussed in the book. In addition, it covers topics like robotics, fluid dynamics, design and development, and different optimization techniques. The contents of this book will be beneficial to students, researchers, and industry professionals. From the Back Cover This book comprises selected papers from the Fourth International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMME 2019). The contents focus on the latest developments in the synthesis and characterization of new materials, and highlights the challenges involved in the manufacturing and machinability of different materials. Advanced and cost-effective manufacturing processes and their applications are also discussed in the book. In addition, it covers topics like robotics, fluid dynamics, design and development, and different optimization techniques. The contents of this book will be beneficial to students, researchers, and industry professionals. About the Author Dr. T. Rajmohan is currently working as an Associate Professor and Head for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SCSVMV Deemed to be University, Kancheepuram. He obtained his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras and Masters in Production Engineering from Annamalai University, Chidambaram. He did his research in the area of Machining of composites and received his Doctoral degree from SCSVMV Deemed to be University. His major areas of research includes material processing, machining and tribological behaviour of composite materials etc. He has published more than 75 research articles in refereed international journals and conferences and he is also serving as an editorial member for several journals in Elsevier, Sage, Taylor & Francis and many other reputed publications. He has more than 20 years of teaching experience and has more than 8 research scholars under guidance.  Dr. K. Palani Kumar is currently working as Professor and Principal in Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, Chennai. He obtained his A.M.I.E in Mechanical Engineering from the Institution of Engineers, India and Masters in Production Engineering from Annamalai University, Chidambaram. He received his Doctoral degree from Anna University, Chennai and did his Post-Doctoral in the University of Averio, Portugal. His major areas of research include material processing and applications of composite materials, natural fibers, total quality management and optimization. He has published more than 260 research articles in refereed international journals and conferences and he is also serving as an editorial member for several journals in Elsevier, Sage, Taylor & Francis and many other reputed publications. He has more than 28 years of teaching experience and he has successfully guided more than 14 research scholars. He has successfully completed several funded research projects from ISTE, AICTE and DST and has more than 10 patents to his credits. He is being honoured with several awards during his carrier like Best Principal Award, Publons Peer review Award, Certified Sentinel of Science Award, Outstanding Reviewer Award, Best Teacher Award, Best Academic Researcher Award etc.  Dr. J. Paulo Davim, received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. from London